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Which address ranges are reserved for private Internet Protocol version 4 (IPv4) use? Select ALL correct answers.

Answer

10.0.0.0 to 10.255.255.255, 172.16.0.0 to 172.31.255.255, 192.168.0.0 to 192.168.255.255

Explanation

### Why this is right - **A** is a private block covering addresses from `10.0.0.0` through `10.255.255.255`. - **B** is the private block beginning at `172.16.0.0` and ending at `172.31.255.255`. - **D** is the private block covering `192.168.0.0` through `192.168.255.255`. ### The concept Private address ranges are set aside for use inside local networks. The three blocks differ in size, but the material specifies no difference in their basic function. They are commonly used for internal hosts and are not public address blocks. An address beginning with `172` is not automatically private: it must fall within the stated `172.16` through `172.31` range. ### The other options - **C. 172.32.0.0 to 172.63.255.255**: This range is outside the listed private `172` block. It is tempting because it follows the private range numerically, but the private range ends at `172.31.255.255`. ### Terms - **IPv4**: Internet Protocol version 4, the 32-bit addressing system used in these ranges. - **Private address**: An address reserved for use within local networks rather than as a public Internet address. - **Address range**: The interval from a starting address through an ending address. ### Remember The private blocks are `10/8`, `172.16` through `172.31`, and `192.168`.

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